2019 Peugeot 508 warning

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Orange warning/indicator lamps
ServiceTemporarily on,
accompanied by the
display of a message. One or more minor faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel.
You can deal with certain anomalies yourself, for
example an open door or the start of saturation of the
particle filter.
For any other problems, such as a fault with the tyre
under-inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message. One or more major faults for which
there is no specific warning lamp
have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message
displayed in the instrument panel, then carry out (3).
+ Service warning lamp
fixed and ser vice
spanner flashing then
fixed.Service is overdue.
Only with BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be ser viced as soon as possible.
Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric
parking brake is unavailable.
Carry out (2).
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (2): Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. (3)
: Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Diesel engine
preheatingTemporarily on.
(up to approximately
30 seconds in severe
weather conditions) When switching on the ignition, if the
weather conditions and the engine
temperature make it necessary.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
When the warning lamp goes off, starting is immediate
if you press and hold:
-

t
he clutch pedal with a manual gearbox,
-

t
he brake pedal with an automatic gearbox.
If the engine does not start, make the engine starting
request again, while keeping your foot on the pedal.
Low fuel level Fixed, with the reser ve
level shown in red,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. When it first comes on, there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel in the
tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this
alert will be repeated every time the
ignition is switched on, at increased
frequency as the fuel level goes down
and comes close to zero. Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.
Never drive until completely empty
, this could
damage the emissions and injection systems.
Engine self-
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed.
Carry out (2) without fail.
Fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Warning/indicator lamp StateCause Actions/Observations
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AdBlue®On for around
30 seconds when
starting the vehicle,
accompanied by a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 1,500 and 500 miles
(2,400
and 800 km).Top up the AdBlue®.
Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 500 and 62 miles
(800 and 100 km).
Top up the AdBlue
® as soon as possible
, or carry
out
(3).
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The driving range is less than
62

miles (100

km). Yo u must
top up the AdBlue
® to avoid star ting being
prevented , or carry out (3).
Flashing,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
that starting is
prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting prevention system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To restart the engine, top up the AdBlue® or carry
out
(2).
It is essential to add at least 5 litres of AdBlue
® to
its
tank.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
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+
+SCR emissions
control system
Fixed when the ignition is switched
on, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message. A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.
AdBlue
® warning lamp flashing, on
switching on the ignition, associated
with the fixed Ser vice and Engine
self-diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message indicating the
remaining driving range. Depending on the message
displayed, you can continue driving
for up to 685 miles (1,100
km) before
the engine starting prevention system
is triggered. Carry out (3) as soon as possible to
avoid starting being prevented
.
AdBlue
® warning lamp flashing, on
switching on the ignition, associated
with the fixed Ser vice and Engine
self-diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message. An engine immobiliser prevents
the engine from restarting (over
the authorised driving limit after
confirmation of a fault with the
emissions control system).
To start the engine, carry out (2).
Warning/indicator lamp
State CauseActions/Observations
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions (with
electric parking
brake) Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" (on acceleration)
functions are deactivated.
In the event of a fault, illumination of
this warning lamp is accompanied by
a message.Carry out (3) if automatic application/
release is no longer possible.
The brake can be applied or released
manually.
+ Automatic
application (with
electric parking
brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The automatic application is not
available, the parking brake can only
be used manually.Use the electric parking brake control
l eve r.
If automatic release is also not
available, use manual release.
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BrakingFixed. A minor fault with the braking system. Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
You can no longer immobilise the
vehicle with the engine running.
If manual application and release are not working, the
electric parking brake control lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all times and
are automatically reactivated in the event of failure of
the control lever.
Carry out (2).
Malfunction (with
electric parking
brake)
Fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Carry out (3) quickly.
+
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual
and automatic functions may not be
working. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F
P
ull and hold the control lever for approximately
7 to 15 seconds, until the lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure your vehicle:
F
P
ark on a level sur face.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select P
, then put
the supplied chocks supplied against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
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Distance Alert/
Active Safety
BrakeFixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message. The system has been deactivated
via the the touch screen
(
Driving /Vehicle m e n u).
Flashing. The system is operating. The vehicle brakes briefly so as to reduce the speed of
collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Anti-lock
braking system
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC)/Anti- slip
regulation (ASR) Fixed.
The system is deactivated. The DSC/ASR system is reactivated automatically
when the vehicle is started, and from around 31 mph
(50


km/h).
Below 31 mph (50
km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC)/Anti- slip
regulation (ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is activated
if there is a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Carry out (3).
+
Distance Alert/
Active Safety
Brake Fixed.
The system has a fault. If these lamps come on after the engine is switched off
and restarted, carry out (3).
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+Emergency
brake fault (with
electric parking
brake) Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not have full
p o w e r.
If automatic release is not available, use manual
release.
Active Lane
Keeping
Assistance Fixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing. You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the
direction indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the trajectory
on the side of the lane marking detected.
+ Fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message and an
audible signal.The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
+ Lane
Positioning
Assist Fixed, accompanied
by the Ser vice
warning lamp. The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
+
+ Hill start assist
Fixed. The system has a fault. Carry out (3).
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Under-inflationFixed. The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low. Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting the
pressure.
+ Under-inflation
warning lamp flashing
then fixed and Ser vice
warning lamp fixed.The tyre pressure monitoring system
is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer assured.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres
and carry out (3).
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Actions/Observations
Parking sensors Fixed, accompanied
by the display of a
message and an
audible signal. The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Airbags
Fixed. One of the airbags or seat belt
pretensioners is faulty. Carry out (3).
The active bonnet is triggered. Do not touch the bonnet. Call a roadside assistance provider or carry out (3)
while driving no faster than 19 mph (30 km/h).
Front passenger
airbag (ON) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
The control is in the "ON" position. In this case, do NOT install a "rear ward facing"
child seat on the front passenger seat – Risk of
serious injury!
Front passenger
airbag (OFF) Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
The control is in the "OFF" position. You can install a "rear ward facing" child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags warning
lamp

on).
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